Of all the Tri Five Chevrolets from the 1950s, the most ironic is probably the Nomad. That short-lived sport wagon was born out of a 1954 Corvette-based show car. But who remembers the Ford Parklane, the one-year iteration that… more»
Station Wagons
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Beautiful Survivor! 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
What is widely considered the biggest sales flop in automotive history, the Ford Edsel is now an iconic collector car and they are becoming highly collectible. This version is a Villager Wagon from 1959 and can be found here on… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1955 Pontiac Safari
One of the greatest dramas with tackling a project build is deciding exactly what you are trying to achieve. It is common for individuals to change tack repeatedly, and sometimes the finished product is nothing like what was initially… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: Volvo 1800 ES Wagon
The 1800 ES is one of the more collectible Volvos, along with the very hard-to-find fiberglass-bodied 1900 convertible (67 made before the plug was pulled) and the P210 Duett station wagon and panel van. These days, most of the… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Clean Wagon: 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate
We will probably never see the likes of this 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon again. It seems that the era of the family station wagon is over, and there are no plans by any manufacturers to reintroduce one to… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Turbo Diesel BJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Vintage SUVs continue to be very popular with people wanting an alternative to the mundane modern rides that get lost in the parking lot. Although the Ford Bronco seems to be getting the lions share of attention lately, vintage… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1956 GM Greyhound Bus And Other Finds!
And now, it’s time for a grab bag of vehicles being lead by a 1956 Greyhound bus with a pair of Buick station wagons thrown in for good measure. This treasure trove is located in Woodland, California and the… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Certified Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Based on a Corvette-derived concept car, the Chevy Bel Air Nomad debuted in 1955 as part of what would become known as the Tri-Fives. From 1955 to 1957, Chevrolet would manufacture around 4.5 million cars, yet the Nomad saw… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
70k Mile Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet Sportabout
AMC Vehicles have always had a special place in my heart, as the car I learned to drive on was my dad’s 1977 Gremlin. Most AMC cars had a distinctive look, and when I was a kid I remember… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Owner 51 Years: 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
The Fairlane was part of Ford’s line-up for more than 15 years, deriving its name from Henry Ford’s estate located near Dearborn, Michigan. While it first started out as a full-size model, it became a mid-size from 1962 forward…. more»
May 5, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hot Rod Handyman? 1957 Chevrolet Two-Door Wagon
It looks like a Nomad but it’s not! Nevertheless, any two-door station wagon from the ’50s is going to garner attention (and being pink certainly helps in the look-at-me department). So, since we’re looking, let’s look closer at this… more»
May 4, 2021 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Overhead Cam Six: 1967 Pontiac Tempest Wagon
It’s sometimes easy to forget that General Motors was quite an innovative company in the 1960s. One example of this forward-thinking was the overhead cam six-cylinder (OHC6) engine that was the brainchild of Pontiac Chief Engineer John DeLorean. At… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
West Coast Pacer: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
Being a lover of unusual vehicles that draw a crowd in either a “That’s so cool!” or “That’s so weird!” way, I can’t imagine a bigger gas station or grocery store parking lot crowd-gathering vehicle than this yellow 1977… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Suburban Survivor: 1968 Plymouth Fury III Wagon
The full name for this 1968 wagon is the Plymouth Fury III Custom Suburban. That’s a mouthful – and it’s a big station wagon with plenty of room to haul the family around with all their stuff. The Suburban… more»
Apr 27, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Classic Driver: 1965 Ford Country Sedan
With Summer fast approaching, it is only natural for our thoughts to turn to holidays. Whether it is somewhere local or a potential cross-country jaunt, making the trip in a classic station wagon allows plenty of room for kids,… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Shooting brakes are among the most fascinating body styles. Combining the impracticality of a coupe with the utility of a station wagon seems like a contradiction, but the Chevrolet Nomad is a great example of how this strange body… more»
